The movie is very beautiful and also very slow, mostly due to the relatively primitive setting.

Damn me for an unreliable cynic, but The Cave of the Yellow Dog is a remarkable movie: touching, honest, and unassuming, without a hint of irony or false motive.

It must also be noted that each of the Batchuluun children are extraordinary and that Nansal Batchuluun (both her real and her character's name) is among the most captivating creatures captured on film -- ever.

Equal parts documentary, children’s story, and narrative drama, "Cave of the Yellow Dog" is a beautifully filmed adventure that the entire family will enjoy.